Private investment firm backs award-winning veggie-centric restaurant chain based in Southern California, to support continued expansion of popular concept.

Los Angeles, CA, USA, December 24, 2014 -- Breakwater Investment Management, LLC (“Breakwater”) is pleased to announce the recent closing of a significant growth-capital investment into The Veggie Grill, Inc., out of its Breakwater Credit Opportunities Fund, L.P. Based in Los Angeles, Breakwater is a private investment firm that specializes in direct investments in leading middle market growth companies.

“We are delighted to be partnering with Breakwater during this period of strong expansion at Veggie Grill,” said Greg Dollarhyde, CEO at Veggie Grill. “Having added twelve new restaurant locations in the last 24 months, this well-structured financing provides additional capital to support our continuing growth initiatives.”

Saif Mansour, Managing Partner at Breakwater, said: “The concept is very well positioned in the industry, with Veggie Grill outlets providing a unique niche and highly differentiated menu offering within the better-for-you fast-casual restaurant segment. We are delighted to be supporting Greg Dollarhyde and the talented team at Veggie Grill, as the business moves into the next phase of its expansion.”

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Veggie Grill represents the very best of contemporary, fast-casual veggie-centric cuisine, and operates 26 locations in the Western United States. The company’s lead equity investor is California-based Brentwood Associates, a consumer-focused private equity group with significant experience in successful restaurant investing.

About Breakwater Investment Management, LLC:
Breakwater Investment Management is a private investment firm that makes direct equity and debt investments in leading lower middle market growth companies. The firm aligns itself with committed management teams, owners, and sponsors, providing both capital and operating expertise to propel emerging businesses into their growth curve. Breakwater is a diversified alternative asset manager that offers independent and institutional investors access to multiple investment vehicles that serve the lower middle market’s growth capital needs.

To learn more about Breakwater, visit http://www.breakwaterfunds.com or call (424) 777-4000.

Contact:
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Breakwater Investment Management, LLC
1999 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 3430
Los Angeles, CA 90067
424-777-4000
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